Day of Science at Shostka Institute of Sumy State University

In Shostka Institute of SSU special event on the occasion of the Day of Science has been held, because science activity is an integral part of the educational process in high school.
In the morning the exhibition of scientific achievements of teachers was opened in the lobby of the educational institution, which demonstrated the breadth and diversity of interests, searches and researches of scientists of Shostka Institute of Sumy State University. The meeting of teaching staff and students on the occasion of the Day of Science in Ukraine gathered everyone interested to discuss the state and prospects of scientific activity of the Institute.
Deputy Director for Scientific Work, Ph.D. in Technical Science Zakusylo R.V. opened the meeting and he wished success, new achievements and scientific longevity to all the participants.
The director of Shostka Institute of Sumy State University, Ph.D. in Philosophical Sciences Tuhai N.O. determined the research activities as one of the priorities of the institution and briefly outlined the main directions of the development of science in high school. Currently these tasks are being completed by 30 people of teaching staff, including three Doctors of Sciences, Professors and 24 Candidates of Sciences. There are eight postgraduates at the institute. Last year scientists of our institute published two monographs, 30 articles in leading scientific journals and professional publications, they received five patents in Ukraine and prepared three conferences, including one international conference and two All-Ukrainian ones. In All-Ukrainian contest of student research papers 24 students of Shostka Institute of Sumy State University took part. They presented their institution with dignity.
The Secretary of Shostka Town Council Kovalenko-Chantseva O. extended greeting of the mayor, thanked the director and teaching staff of the Institute, the students because they actively involved in the development of the region.
Doctor of Technical Science, Senior Research Scientist, Professor, Head of Chemical Technology of Macromolecular Compounds Department of Shostka Institute of Sumy State University Lukashov V.K. and Ph.D. in Technical Science, Assistant Professor of Chemical Technology of Macromolecular Compounds Department Banyshevskyi V.V. shared views on life and science, their extensive experience of inventive work with the teaching staff and students.
The meeting closed with awarding of certificates of honour. Nineteen teachers were awarded with the certificates for their diligent and creative work, special achievements in the field of national education, contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists.
The youth were not left without awards. Twelve students who approved themselves in scientific work and became winners of student competitions, international and national scientific conferences were awarded with the certificates of honour and certificates registered for the right to increase points for the ranking of any discipline.
The celebration of the Day of Science in Shostka Institute of SSU closed with such positive, full of optimism and pride note.